GUEST OPINION: Consumers spend billions during the end-of-year shopping season, with businesses on Stripe processing over AUD 47 billion globally over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. Pre-Christmas sales in Australia are expected to grow by 2.7% from last year. With increased activity meaning the potential for more fraud, one important way retailers can make the most of this time of year is to ensure they have measures in place to prevent fraudulent activity while also not deterring customers.
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice this year, children and their parents are invited to Microsoft Store, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney, to sit with Mrs. Claus for an intimate Skype video session with Santa.